Looking for information about canine influenza after hearing about the recent outbreak? AVMA has a variety of educational resources for pet owners and veterinary staff about transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and more. Start here: http://bit.ly/2rsKCzL

There is no doubt that animals play important roles assisting people with disabilities and as part of therapeutic activities, but not everyone is familiar with the role of each type of assistance animal, or where and how they may be granted access to public spaces. New resources on the AVMA’s website help clarify the different roles of service, assistance, and therapy animals, including those used for emotional support. One of these resources is a new peer-reviewed white paper: Assistance Animals: Rights of Access and the Problem of Fraud. Read more about this new web page at http://bit.ly/2r6axeo.

The last Friday of May is marked National Heat Awareness Day, as excessive heat results in thousands of fatalities across the United States every year. Many of those affected by heat waves which also cause dehydrations are children and elderly people.